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Medieval Church: Gothic Cathedral The architecture of the medieval Gothic cathedrals is one of the greatest glories of European culture. Since the twelfth century, Gothic art and literature in Europe had become very popular, and were soon brought to perfection in the thirteenth century. The first Gothic cathedral was the abbey of Saint-Denis (built around 1140 and 1150 ce); it was inspired by the famous Abbot Suger. This cathedral was burned down twice and without the reconstruction of it,…

GOTHIC AND THE DIVINE What are the ways in which the Divine was used as a generating concept in the design of Gothic cathedrals and churches in the Middle Ages? How did the resulting design goals generate new structural technologies to support a Gothic cathedral, and how were they expressed in the building’s interior? Gothic architecture was born out of the increasing faith to the divine in the present life but also in preparing for the afterlife. A feeling that all human action was governed…

The video on YouTube named “Middle Ages Architecture: How the great cathedrals were built-Documentary” by Science&Technology 4U states that Gothic Cathedrals have dominated the skies for over a thousand years. How did engineers in the middle ages without any modern tools constructed cathedrals? Some experts started investigating how engineers built those amazing cathedrals. Apparently, a hidden mathematical code written on the pages of The Bible was used as a blueprint. Taller than the ancient…

the table and new ideas. Then when you look at it from a religious standpoint you see how religion was a huge thing during that time. It was a big part of their lives. There are several cathedrals just in France alone. “In fact the word cathedral comes from cathedra or seat of a bishop’s see or diocese. A cathedral is a much larger version of a church, housing a large school, choir, and pilgrimage site. The town had to be large enough to finance and support its construction. Not only did the…

Gothic cathedrals lasted from the twelfth century to the sixteenth century. They were first developed to bring happiness into people’s lives and especially the churches. The word Gothic first came from the Goths, who were “barbarians”, who held power in various places in Europe. The Goths lasted from the fifth to the eighth century, during the collapse of Rome and the start of the Holy Roman Empire. The Goths weren’t known for their architectural skills. Gothic cathedrals grew out of the…

about Gothic Cathedrals. There was no specific date when this Wikipedia page was created. The point of view from this source gives the reader the impression that the Dark Ages weren’t too “dark”. This point of view is shown through the quote, “Common features of gothic cathedrals included architectural innovations, including: large columns, high ceilings with ribbed vaults, flying buttresses, and large stained glass windows”. This quote gives the reader the idea that Gothic Cathedrals were very…

through innovative creations and reinventions of cathedrals – sacred places that were meant to embody the devotion of the people to God. Technical improvements made to the basilica of Saint-Denis included the rib vaults, the flying buttresses, the pointed arches, and the inclusion of stained glass windows. At the request of King Louis VII, Suger rebuilt the east end of…

Gothic cathedrals stand as a tangible expression of the pious aspirations of the medieval people during the late 12th to the first half of the 16th century. The soaring architecture, like its adherents thoughts, ascend towards heaven solidifying the supreme authority of the Church over every aspect of life. Emerging from the Romanesque period of architecture, Gothic cathedrals are renowned for both their constructional elements as well as their ornate decorations. The Gothic cathedral is a…

Envisioned by Joseph Magnin, the first St. Patrick’s Cathedral, originally named St. Peter and often referred to as the Old Cathedral, built in 1815, burned down in 1868. When its reconstruction finished, it was downgraded to a parish church on a site destined and purchased by the church as a burial ground. In 1853, the city commissioned James Renwick Jr. to device a cathedral to accommodate the growing population of immigrants of Catholic religion entering the United States. Renwick’s design…

Education Assessment Task – Expressions of Catholic Identity Saint Patrick’s Cathedral The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne is based around Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. Saint Patrick’s Cathedral is seen as the finest religious building in Australia and an outstanding demonstration of neo-gothic architecture. This Cathedral was built during a time when the majority of Catholics in Melbourne were Irish. For this reason the Cathedral was named after the patron saint of Ireland; Saint Patrick.…